Port Manager

DP World; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

DP World is recruiting a Port Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership for the Europoort business unit as the senior functional leader. You will own the Europoort strategy and P&L, drive safety and regulatory compliance, and lead major programmes, change and transformation across the port.

The ideal candidate will have significant senior leadership experience within ports or similarly complex environments, proven P&L accountability, and strong stakeholder management at Board

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience in ports/logistics or similarly regulated environments.
• Proven track record of P&L accountability and big-budget delivery.
• Experience managing health, safety, security and operational risk.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to influence at executive level.
• Experience with organisational change and transformation initiatives.
• Fluent in Dutch and English; able to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in international or matrix organisations; interaction with authorities and unions.

Responsibilities

• Lead Europoort strategy, performance and operational delivery.
• Own full P&L, delivering revenue, margin, and budget targets.
• Drive safety, regulatory compliance, and ISPS adherence.
• Lead transformation programmes and continuous improvement.
• Develop leadership team and manage key stakeholders including authorities and customers.

Skills

Strategic leadership

P&L ownership

Stakeholder management

Budget & cost control

Safety & regulatory focus

ISPS compliance

Change management

Leadership seniority

Board-level influencing

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

P&O Ferries are recruiting a Port Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership for the Europoort business unit as the senior functional leader for Europoort.

Accountable for setting and delivering the Europoort strategy in conjunction with Head of Ports & Terminals, owning performance and the P&L, leading safe and efficient port operations, and driving major programmes, change and transformation. The role translates enterprise priorities into executable plans, influences effectively at Board and ELT level, leads and engages the organisation from senior leaders through to frontline teams, and builds sustainable growth, customer value and organisational capability.As the senior operational leader, the Port Manager holds overall operational ownership of HSSE performance and significant operational risk across Europoort.

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Lead the overall strategy, performance and operational delivery of Europoort, ensuring alignment with business objectives and long-term growth plans.
• Own full P&L accountability, delivering revenue, margin, productivity and budget targets while identifying opportunities for sustainable commercial growth.
• Drive a culture of safety, security and compliance, maintaining effective control of operational risk and ensuring adherence to all relevant regulatory and ISPS requirements.
• Lead organisational change and transformation programmes, championing continuous improvement, digital enablement and operational excellence across the port.
• Build and develop a high-performing leadership team whilst fostering strong relationships with customers, authorities, unions, suppliers and key business stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have significant senior leadership experience within ports, logistics, transport, maritime, rail or a similarly complex and regulated operational environment.
• Demonstrate a proven track record of leading large-scale operations with full commercial and P&L accountability.
• Have extensive experience managing health, safety, security, environmental performance and operational risk within a safety-critical environment.
• Possess strong strategic, commercial and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at Board and senior leadership level.
• Have successfully led business transformation, change programmes and continuous improvement initiatives that deliver measurable results.
• Be fluent in both Dutch and English, with the ability to communicate, negotiate and build effective relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Experience working within an international or matrix organisation.
• Experience engaging with Dutch authorities, works councils, unions or employee representative bodies.

If you have further questions then please reach out to the hiring manager Jorge Maruta, Head of Ports & Terminals, for an informal discussion.

At P&O Ferries we want you to be you. Not only will that make us stronger but will allow us to bring authenticity to everything we do. We know our customers come from all walks of life and so do our employees. We are all about connecting the world and that starts with finding connections with who you work with.

When we recruit, we want to you to bring your whole self to work, and we are working towards increasing diversity across all of our colleagues. We know we cannot be the best unless we recruit the best regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or neurodiversity.#pando

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or belief.

By submitting your resume and application information, you authorize DP World to transmit and store your information in the world-wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualification for this or other job vacancies.

Responsibilities

• Lead all operational activities at Europoort, prioritizing safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Achieve and surpass budget and P&L performance targets.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement through KPI monitoring and performance management.
• Lead and develop operational teams, enhancing employee engagement and capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize service delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Manage health, safety, and operational risks effectively.
• Prepare budgets and control costs, demonstrating strong commercial acumen.
• Ensure compliance with maritime security and regulatory standards, including ISPS requirements.
• Support organizational change and transformation programs.
• Identify growth opportunities and develop business plans.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing port or terminal operations.
• Proven leadership and people management skills.
• Experience managing health, safety, and operational risk.
• Strong commercial acumen, including budget preparation and cost control.
• Knowledge of maritime security and regulatory environments, including ISPS.
• Ability to lead organizational change and transformation initiatives.
• Experience developing business plans and identifying growth opportunities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• A proactive and results-driven approach to work.
• A commitment to safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.